The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-03-05
afraid, from present indications, that
they will remain here.i
M. H. G.
Sunny Side.
M. H. G..

EDITOR REPUBLICAN:-It Is sell
dom that the columns of your valu-
able paper contains anything from
this noted point. Since we live I'M
der the same sun, and are governed
Ivy the same spirits that other parts
are favored with. we think it fair to
he heard from occasionally. We are
favored with the Gospel nearly every
Sunday, and its telling effects are
almost wonderful. We are addressed
in our Public School building by four
ministers. representing as many de-
nominations. We are also ably adj
dressed every two weeks at ST. Johns
Church. better known as Red House
Church." Likewise, in our turn,
addresses, lectures and sermons are
delivered by State Missionaries. We
are not without cause for being model
people. There are in our community
representatives of about eleven de-
nominations. saying nothing about
the "big church." which is largely
represented. Under certain circum-
stances some of our people have
pleasant ways, to themselves, and
their paths are peaceable, unless they.
are forced by some power or motive
TO depart from their pleasant ways
and peaceful walks, which they have
been known to do.
Our people were highly entertain
ed few evenings since on the SUBJ
ject of "School Economy" by Prof.
10 minus l. Those who heard him
tell us THAT his OratOry was fine, aud
his gestures and attitude alike, grace
ful." The Prof. has devoted much
time in the training of youths. His
advice to all was {: "Put your shoul.
derS to the wheel aud turn the
crank" When the Prof. lectures we
can clearly understand the "crank-
ISM" but we can't see the "wheel."
Our school is progressing nicely and
proiitahly under the management of
Mr.. Felty, of Oakland. Henry knows
how to train the minds of those en-
trusted to his care, and is giving good
satisfaction to patrons. so you see we
are capable of approaching his we'll
directed efforts. Since Mr.. F. has
taken charge Of our school we have
organized Il Literary Society, which
also gives good satisfaction. Since
the Literary was organized, there
has been introduced a game called
"Spven Up" That not being con.
sidered appropriate it was changed
to 1.-Two Down." What strange terms
we find among "ganesters." We
presume. however. that the change
from "up" to "dOwn" was satisfac-
tory. But the strangest of all is that
the house where Divine worship is
held. should he subjected to such a
spell. But the State takes the posi-
ton that
"Man wasn't made to bruise and to slug,
And to go round with gashes and scars on
his mug"
Therefore, the Sheriff was commanded his
duty to do,
His being equipped with warrant and Subpo-
ena, too,
Came out, saying, "men we want several of
you"
And the "Gamesters" responded, and don't
yon forget it.
And the Magistrates smiled, that afternoon
To see how easily John could bring in the
strewn.
Then viewing the State witness, who had a
sore face,
And taking all the evidence he could in the
case,
Said, without any sign OF perplexQty),
1--WE make the sum total about X.'
The defendant, being relieved OF his sin,
Brought out, in round numbers, the requisite
tin,
And "planking" 1t down as defendants can do,
Thought of May Court and the Grand Jury
too.
Now, the party who presented the case,
Considers, "the game was all ont of place."
He's, as we learn, on the stool of repentance
Fearing the Jury may pass rough sentence,
More when the roses come again.
H.